The Mario & Luigi video game series will be getting a new entry just in time for its 21st anniversary! In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Mario and Luigi will be traversing the world of Concordia by sailing on the high seas. We’ll see familiar faces (like Princess Peach, Toad, Bowser, and Bowser Jr.) in this new adventure along with a new cast of characters (Shipshape island resident Connie, who loos like a Type A power plug, and Snoutlet, a flying pig “power bank”). You’ll have to save the day by controlling Mario and Luigi in turn-based battles and utilizing their Bros. Moves at the right time!
Interested? Secure your pre-order today of Mario & Luigi: Brothership with our guide below. (Note: We may earn an affiliate commission when you purchase any products through links featured in this guide.)
When will Mario & Luigi: Brothership release on Nintendo Switch?
Mario & Luigi: Brothership will launch on Nintendo Switch on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.
Will Mario & Luigi: Brothership get a physical release?
Yes. Mario & Luigi: Brothership will be available physically in North America as well as digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Where can I pre-order Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
Currently, Mario & Luigi: Brothership can be pre-ordered at the following retailers:
- Best Buy
- GameStop
- Nintendo Store (online)
- Play-Asia (Get 5% off with code: NWIRE24)
- Target
Listings for the following retailers aren’t currently available: Amazon and Walmart.
Notes:
- Pre-orders might also be available at Nintendo New York. If not, copies will be available on launch day.
- There is a chance that listings for Mario & Luigi: Brothership may change from “Pre-Order” to “Sold Out” or “Coming Soon” or lists the release date. More stock may be available at a later date or closer to launch (due to more shipments or cancellations). It depends on the demand for Mario & Luigi: Brothership as well as if it’s a special release (i.e.: limited edition, bundle, etc.).
Is there a limited edition or special edition of Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
No. Mario & Luigi: Brothership will only be available in a standard edition.
Has DLC been announced for Mario & Luigi: Brothership prior to its release? If so, will it be free for a limited time at launch?
No. Currently, DLC (free or paid) hasn’t been announced for Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Will Mario & Luigi: Brothership have a midnight launch?
Yes and no. Mario & Luigi: Brothership will released digitally on 9 p.m. PT (on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024) | 12 p.m. ET (Thursday, November 7th, 2024) when purchased from the North American Nintendo eShop.
Physical copy pre-orders of Mario & Luigi: Brothership will be available on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 when your local retailer opens.
Nintendo New York may host a launch event/party for Mario & Luigi: Brothership. This will be announced closer to Mario & Luigi: Brothership’s release date. For more details, you can check out Nintendo New York’s social media pages (Instagram and Facebook). A Warp Pipe Pass reservation (made through the My Nintendo site) may be needed to participate in on site events and picking up your pre-order.
Are there any pre-order bonuses or gift with purchase offers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
Yes, the following retailers in the United States have announced they’ll be offering pre-order bonuses (while supplies last): Best Buy, GameStop, and Target.
Pre-order/Gift with purchase bonuses for Mario & Luigi: Brothership in the United States: Shareable Magnetic Photo Frame Set (Target), Shareable Pin Set (Best Buy), and Shareable Acrylic Keychain Set (GameStop).
Best Buy – Shareable Pin Set
Best Buy is offering a “shareable” pin set featuring Mario and Luigi. According to Best Buy’s fine print, “Offer beings 10/7/2024, in store and online, while supplies last. Pre-order or purchase of Mario & Luigi: Brothership required. Exclusive Shareable Pin Set will be provided upon receipt of game. Limit one per person. See participating retailers for details.” If you pre-order your copy of Mario & Luigi: Brothership online and select in-store pickup for your order, your Shareable Pin Set may only be shipped to your address (if no in-store pickup offered, your mileage may vary).
GameStop – Shareable Acrylic Keychain Set
GameStop is offering a “shareable” acrylic keychain set. While there is no fine print for this offer, similar rules to previous pre-order offers may apply: Pre-order or purchase of Mario & Luigi: Brothership game required. Limit one shareable acrylic keychain set per purchase. Deposit is required for pre-orders. Offer available while supplies last. Shareable acrylic keychain set will be provided upon paid balance and receipt of game. See participating retail locations for details.”
Target – Shareable Magnetic Photo Frame Set
Target is offering a “shareable” magnetic photo frame set with purchase of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on launch day (while supplies last). This is in-store only bonus (like previous bonuses at Target). As we get closer to Mario & Luigi: Brothership’s release date, a Target ad may advertise this offer along with some fine print (“Store only; quantities limited, no rain checks.“). No size dimensions of the party tin have been shared online.
Note: Previous pre-orders with in-store pick up select may qualify for this gift with purchase. Be aware that the gift with purchase item is available to first come, first serve, and available while supplies last.
Are there any pre-order bonuses exclusive to Japan or Europe?
Yes, there are pre-order bonuses exclusive to Japan and Europe. These bonuses can, technically, be acquired by pre-ordering Mario & Luigi: Brothership through a proxy service (they’ll have the order shipped to them and then they’ll ship it to you). Keep in mind that there is a chance that some of these items may also be offered in North America (if the pre-order bonuses haven’t been announced yet).
My Nintendo Store UK and Ireland – SteelBook + Bundle with a stamp set, keyring, and luggage tag
The My Nintendo Store in Europe‘s pre-order bonus for Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a SteelBook. In addition to that, they’re also offering a bundle that comes with additional items. These include a stackable Mario & Luigi: Brothership stamp set, a Mario & Luigi: Brothership keyring, and a Mario & Luigi: Brothership luggage tag. (Items are not to scale.) Orders will only ship within Europe.
Micromania (France) – SteelBook
Micromania’s Mario & Luigi: Brothership pre-order bonus is a SteelBook featuring Mario on one side and Luigi on the other. Orders will only ship within France (unless using a proxy service).
Amazon Japan – Mario and Luigi Lanyards
Amazon Japan has an exclusive bundle for Mario & Luigi: Brothership that includes a a set of lanyards themed after Mario and Luigi. Other bundles including non-exclusive items (plushies, plushie keychains, etc.) are also available.
I pre-ordered Mario & Luigi: Brothership at a specific when a pre-order bonus wasn’t available. Now the retailer announced they’ll have a pre-order bonus. Do I still get the item?
Most likely yes. You’ll need to read up on the retailers’s Terms of Service regarding pre-order bonuses. In the past, retailers like Best Buy automatically applied the pre-order bonus to all pre-orders made before they announced their offer and sent an e-mail out confirming this (i.e.: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom).
Help! My pre-order was canceled!
If your order wasn’t canceled due to insufficient funds/payment issues, it might have been canceled due to stock issues. Retailers have over sold certain games in the past (due to not receiving the number of units they thought they were getting). If your pre-order of Mario & Luigi: Brothership was canceled, more than likely you’ll have to reorder through another retailer.
Is there a game demo of Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
As of Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, no, a game demo of Mario & Luigi: Brothership is not available.
Will there be a Mario & Luigi: Brothership-themed Nintendo Switch?
No. Nintendo hasn’t announced that there will be a Mario & Luigi: Brothership-themed Nintendo Switch console (in the standard, Lite, and OLED models).
Will there be an amiibo released with Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
As of Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, no, Nintendo has yet to announce if any amiibo (new or reprints) will launch alongside Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Plus, Nintendo has not confirmed if Mario & Luigi: Brothership will have any amiibo support.
Will there be a limited edition Mario & Luigi: Brothership Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?
No. Nintendo has confirmed that they will not be releasing a limited edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller themed after Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Will there be other Nintendo Switch accessories (cases, controllers, etc.) themed after Mario & Luigi: Brothership at launch?
No. Any Nintendo Switch accessories themed after Mario & Luigi: Brothership have yet to be announced.
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
